1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER RECALL - #84V159000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : SPRINGS : AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
A POORLY DESIGNED BRACKET WHICH MOUNTS THE SERVICE/PARKING BRAKE UNIT TO THE REAR DRIVE AXLE MAY ALLOW DAMAGE TO BRAKE CHAMBER. DAMAGE MAY CAUSE THE SPRING BRAKE TO BE APPLIED.
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| Vehicle |
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1981 - 9/1/1984 |
| Recalled on |
1/7/1985 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/1/1985 |
| # Affected |
15 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM |
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| Description |
A POORLY DESIGNED BRACKET WHICH MOUNTS THE SERVICE/PARKING BRAKE UNIT TO THE REAR DRIVE AXLE MAY ALLOW DAMAGE TO BRAKE CHAMBER. DAMAGE MAY CAUSE THE SPRING BRAKE TO BE APPLIED. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
BRAKE CHAMBER SUPPORT BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH A TYPE THAT PROVIDES THE NECESSARY CLEARANCE, WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DISC BRAKES IN COMBINATION WITH AIRSUSPENSION SYSTEM.SYSTEM: BRAKING; BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL MAY OCCUR WITHOUT PRIORWARNING, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY. |
| See also |
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
1981 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for WHEELS, HUBCAP/COVER
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